# Express Checkout Apps 'Perpule 1Pay' Simplifies Retail Payment Systems and Reduces Queues By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-02-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/checkout-app References: [yourstory](https://yourstory.com/2017/02/fintech-startup-perpule/) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1185771236) 'Perpule 1Pay' is a [self-checkout app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecrs-quickcheck) that can be used through participating retail partners like Hypercity and [Spar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-systems) in India for the purposes of significantly speeding up the process of paying for goods in one's shopping cart. With this shopping and checkout app at their fingertips, consumers are able to scan an item's barcode and instantly view the price and any additional product information. To complete a transaction, the retail checkout app lets users use a variety of [online payment solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apay), such as a credit card, Internet banking or a mobile wallet. Cost-conscious app users are also able to compile a wish list, which will keep tabs on the price of desired items over time. As well as offering many desirable features to consumers, the Perpule 1Pay app is also said to reduce billing time and infrastructure costs for retailers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Self-checkout Apps:** Opportunity for retailers to implement self-checkout apps to enhance customer experience and reduce queuing time. - **Mobile Payment Solutions:** Potential for mobile payment solutions to streamline transactions and offer convenience to customers. - **Wish List Apps:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for wish list apps to assist consumers in tracking prices and monitoring desired items. ### Who This Affects Most - **Retail:** The retail industry can benefit from integrating self-checkout apps to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction. - **Mobile Payment:** Mobile payment industry can leverage the demand for secure and user-friendly payment solutions. - **E-commerce:** E-commerce platforms can explore wish list apps to engage customers and drive sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [App-Supported Seamless Checkouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sams-club-4.md) - [Compact Automated Retail Checkouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneview-selfcheckout.md) - [User-Friendly Online Checkout Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/online-checkout-solution.md) - [Contactless Shopping Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartshop-pick-and-go.md) - [Checkout-Free Convenience Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7eleven-australia.md) - [App-Powered Checkout Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/checkoutfree-convenience-store.md) - [Check-Out Free Grocery Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/getgo.md) - [Streamlined Shopping Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streamlined-shopping-apps.md) - [AI-Powered Payment Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mashgin-1.md)